Tom Jowitt

6 days ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Microsoft co-founder and noted philanthropist Bill Gates has lashed out in an extraordinary attack on Elon Musk and his activities with Donald Trump’s Doge. Bill Gates used an interview with the New York Times to issue a sharp remark about Elon Musk, saying funding cuts to USAID will likely cause childhood deaths worldwide to increase. And Bill Gates pointed to Musk’s alleged involvements in these future deaths.

6 days ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

The crypto sector has seen the conclusion of another high profile legal case – this time focused on the cofounder and former CEO of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network. In December 2024 Alex Mashinsky had pleaded guilty to securities fraud and commodities fraud. The guilty plea came after he had been arrested in July 2023 and was charged with seven counts of securities and commodities fraud, conspiracy and market manipulation charges.

6 days ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Apple’s chip design group is reportedly developing new silicon that will power Apple’s first smart glasses, as well as more powerful Macs, and artificial intelligence servers. This development is according to Bloomberg’s noted Apple leaker Mark Gruman, who cited people with knowledge of the matter as the source. Apple’s high profile wearable of course is its Vision Pro headset.

1 week ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been handed another setback for its “Robotaxi” project, which it claims will arrive in June this year. Techcrunch reported that Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its “Cybercab” vehicles has been refused by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) for being too generic. However it noted that another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office.

1 week ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

Alphabet’s Google is partnering with US-based Elementl Power LLC, to develop nuclear power at three locations. Both firms have announced that Elementl Power is “signing a strategic agreement with Google to pre-position three project sites for advanced nuclear energy.” They noted that Google will provide capital to develop locations for advanced nuclear projects.